Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 38132
Social Media: Safety
Tabled: 13 March 2025
Answered: 21 March 2025
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to ensure the accountability of social media companies on online safety.
Answer
Feryal ClarkThe Online Safety Act puts new duties on social media companies and search services, making them responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.The duties are now coming into effect, with platforms now being required by law to implement measures t...
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